2026 Event Schedule

Thursday, May 28th, 2026

  • Do a Thing w/ Naptown Stomp

    • If you are arriving early for BHAII, Naptown Stomp is hosting a (Thing) at (A Place)! The event includes (whatever it includes). Free to attend!

Friday, May 29th, 2026

  • 6:00 - 7:30 pm - Event Welcome / Registration / DJ’ed music mixer

    • As you arrive, get to know other event attendees with a fun scavenger hunt/bingo game. We’ll also have tables where you can chat with others with similar interests.

  • 7:15 - 7:30 pm -Group Warm-up for Dances

  • 7:30 - 10:30 pm - Main dance with Chelsea Hughey’s Big Swing Face Band!

    • What to wear: Rep Your Colors! Wear your home scene colors, favorite hometown sports team colors, or just rock your favorite colors.

  • 10:30 pm - 1:30 am- DJ’ed late night dance (at the Athenaeum Auditorium)

Saturday, May 30th, 2026

  • 8:30 - 9:00 am - Welcome / Registration / DJ’ed music

  • 9:00 - 10:30 am - 3 Concurrent Classes

    • All classes are electives/all levels

    • Main Hall: Class TBD.

    • Athenaeum Studio: Class TBD.

    • Athenaeum Wilkie Room: Class TBD

  • 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Break w/ DJ’ed music

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - 3 Concurrent Classes

    • All classes are electives/all levels

    • Main Hall: Class TBD.

    • Athenaeum Studio: Class TBD.

    • Athenaeum Wilkie Room: Class TBD

  • 12:30 - 2:00 pm - Panel and Lunch

    • Lunch provided! On the menu: Sandwiches, chips, fruit, cookies

    • Panel 1: Name TBD

  • 2:30 - 3:00 pm - Break: Mobility & Flexibility for Dancers w/ Sean Vitale

  • 3:30 - 4:30 pm - Open practice time with DJ’ed music

    • At least one instructor will be available for questions and feedback!

  • 5:00 - 7:00 pm - Community dinners

  • 7:15 - 7:30 pm - Group Warm-up for Dances

  • 7:30 - 10:30 pm - Main dance with Chelsea Hughey’s Big Swing Face Band!

    • What to wear: Something you have no place to wear! Be it your favorite onesie to your most over the top dress clothes, bring out what you own but presently have nowhere to wear..

    • Band breaks: Group performance of (Routine Class) & fun and friendly mystery competition!

  • 10:30 pm - 1:30 am - DJ’ed late night dance (at the Athenaeum Auditorium)

Sunday, May 31st, 2026

  • 9:00 am - Welcome / Registration

  • 10:00 - 11:30 am - 3 Concurrent Classes

    • All classes are electives/all levels

    • Main Hall: Class TBD

    • Athenaeum Auditorium: Class TBD.

    • Athenaeum Wilkie Room: Class TBD

  • 11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Break w/ DJ’ed music

  • 12:00 - 1:30 pm - Panel / Community Discussion

    • Lunch provided! On the menu: Wraps, chips, fruit, cookies

    • Panel 2: Name TBD

  • 1:30 - 2:00 pm - Break: Mobility & Flexibility for Dancers w/ Sean Vitale

  • 2:00 - 4:00 pm - DJ’ed music afternoon dance

    • What to wear: Wear a t-shirt from your favorite dance event, or just rock your favorite t-shirt.

  • 4:30 pm - ?? - After party!! (Location to be given at event)